Healthcare

Surgical Assistant

Cleveland, OHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 day agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Association of Surgical Assistants
OH State Licensure
Registered Surgical Assistant
NST
CPR
BLS
operating room procedures
attire
infection control
compliance

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Role summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to provide direct aid to surgeons during operations, focusing on patient needs and optimal surgical outcomes. Responsibilities include anticipating surgeon's needs, maintaining hemostasis, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient safety and privacy. Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an approved surgical assistant program, and current OH State Licensure as a Registered Surgical Assistant, NST, CPR, and BLS certifications. Experience of 1-3 years is preferred. The role involves working in licensed hospitals and ambulatory treatment centers, demanding dexterity, knowledge of surgical instruments, aseptic technique, and the ability to work under pressure.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

JOB TITLE: Certified Surgical Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct and immediate supervision of a surgeon, provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Makes patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet patient needs and resolves problems.

JOB SUMMARY/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The certified surgical assistant must possess a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, and is familiar with individual requirements and recommended practices of compliance. The certified surgical assistant must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members. The certified surgical assistant must also maintain a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients. The certified surgical assistant will provide services in licensed hospitals and ambulatory treatment centers.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a National Surgical Assistant Association approved program.

Credits and continuing education must be maintained as required by Association of Surgical Assistants.

Holding current OH State Licensure as a Registered Surgical Assistant, NST; CPR; BLS

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines specific equipment needed for procedures

Selection and placement of x-rays for reference

Assists in moving and positioning of patient

Confirms procedures with surgeon

Drapes patient with surgeon’s guidelines

Provides retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique

Assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by surgeon.

Clamp, ligation and cutting of tissue per surgeon’s directive

Prepare graft as directed by the surgeon

Urinary catheter placement

Assist in laparoscopic procedures with camera and instruments

Prepping of the surgical site

Maintains his/her knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment

Must be able to gown and glove self using open or closed gloving technique

Closure of all wound layers, as per surgeon’s directive

Assist in placement and suturing of surgical drains

Selection and application of wound dressings

Assists with CPR of patient during cardiac arrest or other life threatening events in the operating room

Any other duties or procedures deemed necessary and directed by the surgeon.

Assist in robotics and obtain requirements for certification in robotics

May take call after assigned working hours to assist attending surgeons in urgent or emergency surgical procedures

Maintain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must possess a working knowledge of all operating room procedures.

Must have the ability to anticipate needs of surgeon, be able to demonstrate and maintain dexterity sufficient to successful completion of assistant duties on each particular procedure.

Will need to possess the ability to only function within the limits of his/her ability, and within the scope of practice set forth by the medical facility.

Multi-tasking, ability to work under pressure, must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Benefits:

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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